M&M's are candies from army ration packs M&M's candies origin | LOST HISTORY

M&M's are candies from army ration packs

M&M's candies originated in 1941 in the United States. The U.S. Army was the company's first major customer. It thought these candies would be great for soldiers' rations as they wouldn't melt when worn.

During World War II, these candies were sold only to the military